Safeguarding my Recovery as I Plan My Wedding
My anxiety started with dress shopping. I secretly hoped for a fantasy moment of bridal beauty, to pull on something slinky and white and glow. Instead, the saleslady shook her head at the sample size dress and my, well, non-sample-size body. “I think we might be able to get this on you,” she said, which […]
Self-Care: 20 Minutes to a More Peaceful Space
It’s easy to feel like you’re in disarray when your space feels cluttered. Do a quick tidy-up. Throw all clothes in a hamper, wash the dishes in the sink, and make sure everything is in its place! Even if you just take the time to straighten the piles of paper mounting on your desk, it’s […]
Self-Care: Yoga
The calendar tells us it is summer, over halfway through the year, and months past the post-holidays and New Year’s intentions that were going to change your life. I invite you to pause and recognize that YOU are enough, at this very moment. No pressure to do more, or make radical, unrealistic changes. What do […]
Binge Eating Disorder Recovery—It’s Not About Weight Loss
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is more common than most people realize. In a culture obsessed with appearance, internalizing feelings of shame about body size and shape are all too common. The stereotypes and weight stigma associated with BED have a severe impact on both physical and mental health. To make matters worse, the multi-billion dollar […]
Summer of Self-Love
oWe’ve reached the time of year when, even more so than usual, we’re bombarded with messages saying our bodies aren’t good enough as is; and that to feel confident and have a wonderful summer we need to look a certain way or weigh X pounds. For so long I thought that was true, and every […]
How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food
Eating disorders are a collection of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are not just weight and food related but also include disordered thoughts about health. This creates rigidity or chaos that impacts quality of life and perpetuates the striving for “healthy” ideals–which then borders on disordered. As the aggregate of thoughts and behaviors become driven, […]
Social Media Cheat Sheet
Social media is a great tool for connecting with others. However, it can also be a dangerous space for people with eating disorders. This is a cheat-sheet to help you: Help a friend struggling with an eating disorder on social media. Be a positive role model on social media. Responsibly share a personal story of […]
